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Senior IT Operations Lead

£30,000 - 50,000
FDM Group
Whitehall Riverside, Birmingham
£30,000 - 50,000
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Company Size
5k+
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Company Type
Services
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Exp Level
Lead
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Full-Time
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Language
English
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Visa sponsorship
No

Requirements

Must:
- 7–10+ years of experience in critical IT operations, incident management, or NOC/SOC leadership within large enterprises. - Proven ability to lead virtual, cross-functional teams during high-pressure, time-sensitive events. - Exceptional verbal and written communication skills, including experience engaging Directors/VPs. - Strong technical understanding of data center infrastructure (compute, storage, network, virtualization, cloud). - Familiarity with database infrastructure is a strong advantage. - Proficiency with enterprise incident and project management tools (e.g., ServiceNow, MS Teams, monitoring platforms). - Demonstrated ability to make clear, confident decisions in complex or ambiguous situations. - Willingness to work rotational weekend schedules to support 24x2 migration operations.

Responsibilities

- Lead all pre-weekend readiness activities, validating migration plans, resources, tools, and contingencies. - Oversee real-time execution of weekend migration events, monitoring progress and identifying risks early. - Actively manage project Teams channels, synthesizing updates and ensuring clear, timely communication. - Draft and deliver concise executive-level status updates on progress, issues, and next steps. - Initiate and lead critical conference bridges, driving discussions toward clear decisions and actions. - Act as the primary escalation point, triaging issues, engaging senior technical leaders, and driving rapid resolution. - Maintain accurate, detailed logs of all incidents, decisions, and events throughout the shift. - Produce high-quality post-weekend reports and execute thorough handovers to ensure seamless operational continuity.

Description


We are FDM, a global business and technology consultancy, currently seeking a Senior IT Operations Lead (AVP) to work with our esteemed finance clients. This role is expected to be a 12-month contract with excellent prospects for extension and will be hybrid, based in Birmingham. Our team is involved in a significant Data Centre Migration Project running through 2026, where we aim to provide exceptional leadership in managing command centre operations. We pride ourselves on being a leading employer in the UK, offering career coaching, professional upskilling, and opportunities for global assignments. We foster a diverse and inclusive workplace and encourage talented individuals from all backgrounds to apply.
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